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DAVID BROPHY’S UNSUNG HEROES ***NEW***

Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019 Image Name: Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019
David Brophy's Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford Image Name: David Brophy's Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford
Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019 Image Name: Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019
David Brophy rehersing with the choir Image Name: David Brophy rehersing with the choir
Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019 Image Name: Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019
Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019 Image Name: Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019
Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019 Image Name: Unsung Heroes Concert National Opera House Wexford June 21st 2019

Ireland’s world-renowned concert orchestra conductor and choirmaster, David Brophy is back with a new vision and a new two-part RTÉ documentary series. Following on from the success of The High Hopes Choir and The Choir of Ages, which documented the formation of choirs made up of members of the homeless community and of an intergenerational choir respectively, David has formed a brand-new choir based in Co. Wexford made up of family carers.

There are approximately 355,000 family carers in Ireland who work tirelessly to care for children, spouses, siblings or parents. The choir journey, which took place over the course of six months, is the subject of a two-part documentary series on RTÉ One, and will see the choir go from a group of novices to a polished, confident and capable choir.

This hugely emotive two-part series will not only chronicle the journey of the choir but will also take a look at the lives of some of its members as they care for a loved one. Participants include mother of three Jane Johnstone who cares for her two sons Evan and Daniel who both have autism; married couple Phil and Betty Power who care for their eldest son Jason who has cerebral palsy; Hannah Power who cares for her husband Patrick who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a year and a half ago and Matthew and Martina McCartin who share in the care for father and husband Eddie who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and subsequently dementia.

Over the course of six months, the choir will develop their musical skills, form new friendships, meet with surprise celebrity guests such as Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald and Christy Dignam and will discover the truly transformative nature of music and choral singing. They will also take on the ambitious task of composing an original song with the help of singer songwriter John Spillane which will be premiered at a star-studded finale at The National Opera House in Wexford.